Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock from approximately 10:00 until 13:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 22 August 2026 at 09:18
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Last updated
Saturday 22 August 2026 at 09:27
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Cardiff Central / Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock
Description
A shortage of train crew between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock means that trains will not be able to run between these stations from approximately 10:00. Trains towards Pembroke Dock will terminate at Carmarthen and a rail replacement will run between these stations.
This is expected until 13:30.
Customer advice:
Transport for Wales have organised rail replacement buses to run between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock. These will arrive at:
Carmarthen at 10:00
Pembroke Dock at 11:11
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
To help you complete your journey, you can also use your ticket on the Great Western Railway 13:30 service between Carmarthen and Cardiff Central.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales live map.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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